Wind Powered Lighthouse with Savonius Turbine – Rotating LED Tea Light Effect
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€3.32 – €4.06 net (excluding VAT)
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- Weight reported by the author
- 78 g
- Print time reported by the author
- 2.41 hr
- Source material
- PET
- Estimate material
- PETG
- Estimate printer
- Bambu Lab P1S - 0.4 nozzle
- Estimate process
- 0.20mm Standard
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Wind powered lighthouse with rotating light beam effect using a Savonius turbine and LED tea light.
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Home Decor
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
Detailed Description
This wind powered lighthouse uses a Savonius turbine to rotate the complete upper lighthouse structure using only airflow. Inside, a standard LED tea light remains stationary while the lighthouse rotates around it. This creates six moving light beams shining through the windows, just like a real lighthouse.
The effect works completely without motors or electronics. Even light airflow is enough to make the lighthouse rotate.
Required hardware:
1x M8 threaded rod, approx. 165 mm
2x 608 bearings
some sand or weight for the base
The base can be filled with sand to prevent the lighthouse from tipping over in windy conditions.
All parts are assembled using the threaded rod. No glue is required.
The roof is removable, allowing easy access to switch the LED tea light on and off.
Printability
The entire lighthouse is designed to print completely support-free and works perfectly on a standard single-extruder printer. No MMU or INDX system required.
All parts were optimized for easy and reliable printing. Using a brim for the Savonius blades is recommended to improve bed adhesion.
The model was printed in PETG. However, for long-term outdoor use, ASA is strongly recommended due to its superior UV and weather resistance.
Features:
realistic rotating lighthouse beam effect
wind powered Savonius turbine
no electronics required
fully support-free print
no glue required
single extruder friendly
ideal for LED tea lights
decorative maritime centerpiece
Assembly:
Optional: Fill the lower plate (13) with sand to add weight and improve stability. Make sure no sand gets into the thread.
Screw the LEDholder (2) onto the M8 threaded rod (threaded rod (11)).
Assemble all remaining parts except the roof (1) according to the exploded or section view.
Insert the threaded rod (threaded rod (11)) together with the LEDholder (2) from the top and hand-tighten it into the lower plate (13).
Insert and switch on the LED tea light inside the LEDholder (2).
Screw on the roof (1).
Place it in the wind and enjoy.
